Tom Donnelly
Rugby player, World Cup participant
Born
October 1st, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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Born in New Zealand, played as a lock in rugby union, representing the national team. Made significant contributions during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Competed at various levels within the sport, including club competitions for teams like Otago.
Represented New Zealand in the 2011 Rugby World Cup
Played for Otago in domestic competitions
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